Postcode insights

PR6 7EB

Preston Road

Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton

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Detailed insights for PR6 7EB

Overview

Postcode PR6 7EB is located in an urban city, within the Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton ward of Chorley in the North West region, and forms part of the Clayton-le-Woods area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clayton-le-Woods is £57,414 per year. The nearest station is Bamber Bridge, about 1.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Carr Brook Linear Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Clayton-le-Woods has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,058 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Clayton-le-Woods has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.1%

Approximately 1.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Clayton-le-Woods is £57,414 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 47 ft away from PR6 7EB.

Flood risk

No risk

Clayton-le-Woods near PR6 7EB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bamber Bridge located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR6 7EB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCarr Brook Linear ParkLargeWalking directions to Carr Brook Linear Park

Area Profile

Population
357
Population density
2,164.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
49.49(+756%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.76(+127%)
Violence and sexual offences
40.76(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.19(+13%)
Other theft
6.55(-1%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
334
93.56%
Other White
7
1.96%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.68%
Other Asian
3
0.84%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.56%
Total population: 357

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
108
35.53%
Level 3 (A level)
56
18.42%
No qualifications
49
16.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
9.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
9.54%
Total 16+ residents: 304

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
90
51.14%
Owns with a mortgage
61
34.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
9.09%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.41%
Other social rented
2
1.14%
Total households: 176

Property prices in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton

Median price£207,498
Price per sq ft£242
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£168K – £314K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £207,498 (about £242 per square foot) in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £930,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£340,000£255
Semi-Detached27£185,000£252
Terraced25£170,000£199
Flats4£110,000£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232,500£120,500£120,250
2017£245,000£77,000£130,000£114,250
2018£225,000£75,000£132,000£135,000
2019£230,000£70,000£129,998£134,500
2020£255,000£184,999£145,500£140,000
2021£275,000£170,249£165,000£147,500
2022£295,000£100,000£158,500£140,000
2023£378,750£165,000£170,000£145,000
2024£286,000£100,000£174,995£149,000
2025£340,000£110,000£188,998£178,000
2026£337,500£134,000£170,000£179,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189£179£159
2017£200£129£190£148
2018£196£120£184£151
2019£211£110£194£167
2020£220£303£211£161
2021£228£283£220£190
2022£259£159£232£177
2023£290£287£246£199
2024£261£165£233£218
2025£264£182£253£198
2026£243£224£246£207
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR6 7EB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR6 7EB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 2025536, Preston Road, Chorley, PR6 7EBSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
27 Feb 2026Apartment 23, Haworth Court, Preston Road, Chorley, PR6 7YLFlatsLeasehold£165,000
10 Feb 2025Apartment 21, Haworth Court, Preston Road, Chorley, PR6 7YLFlatsLeasehold£235,000
11 Feb 202620, Wood Beech Gardens, Chorley, PR6 7FHDetachedFreehold£275,000
23 Jan 202615, Wood Beech Gardens, Chorley, PR6 7FHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£110,000

Schools

In the PR6 7EB postcode area, located within Clayton-le-Woods, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR6 7EB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySt Bede's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryWestwood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableCambian Red Rose SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR6 7EB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR6 7EB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLidlPreston Road, Chorley, PR6 7EBWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miAsdaSheep Hill Drive, Chorley, PR6 7JYWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miLondisMeadway, Chorley, PR6 7JDWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miMorrisons Daily77 Tunley Holme, Clayton Brook, Preston, PR5 8ESWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Chorley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,562
Band B£1,822
Band C£2,083
Band D£2,343
Band E£2,863
Band F£3,384
Band G£3,905
Band H£4,686

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PR6 7EB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ellie Close

Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Lindsay Hoyle

Chorley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Speaker seeking re-election

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictChorleyE07000118
Parliamentary ConstituencyChorleyE14001170
ParishClayton-le-WoodsE04005146
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Clayton-le-WoodsE02005191
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Chorley 003CE01024955
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about PR6 7EB

Is PR6 7EB (Clayton-le-Woods) safe?

The area around PR6 7EB records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near PR6 7EB?

The median sale price around PR6 7EB in Clayton-le-Woods is £207,498 (about £242 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR6 7EB?

There are 7 schools close to PR6 7EB, including St Bede's Catholic Primary School (Good), Westwood Primary School (Good) and Cambian Red Rose School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PR6 7EB?

PR6 7EB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,058 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR6 7EB (Clayton-le-Woods) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chorley covering PR6 7EB is Lindsay Hoyle (Speaker seeking re-election), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ellie Close (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.